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Recommended service - hourly, according to the GWRUS. Let's work towards that service and towards ensuring all services are used.
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New High - Speed Midlands Link Under Consideration
« on: June 20, 2007, 10:45:09 AM »

Double-decker trains , to cut journeys between London and Birmingham to 45 minutes , are being considered (link below.)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/6766803.stm

Here is a link to the Greengauge 21 website.
http://www.greengauge21.net/
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Re: New High - Speed Midlands Link Under Consideration
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2007, 11:00:42 AM »

Here is a further link on this.
http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/06/london_to_midlands_in_45mins_o.html#more

I note with interest that Jim Steer , director of Greengauge 21 , is the former head of strategy at the Strategic Rail Authority.

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“Piecemeal solutions are an addiction which we need to break free from because they end up being more costly than investing for the long term."

Pot , kettle , black?.........
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